Vishwajeet Sinha

Digitizing farm records. A growth multiplier for India’s agriculture value chain. Over 70 million farmers now hold digital IDs- Kisan Pehchan Patra, linked to land and crop records. ✔️Verified land and crop records make farmers “bankable.” ✔️IDs linked with Aadhaar, PM-Kisan, and other schemes, enable farmers to build a financial footprint, improving their creditworthiness. ✔️Granular data on landholding and cropping patterns will help insurers to design affordable, customized products. ✔️Digital identities will enable farmers to plug into contract farming and supply chains more easily, unlocking stable income opportunities. For agri-input companies it is an opportunity to go beyond just selling products and use verified data to deliver bundled solutions, trust, and long-term brand loyalty. Slowly, yet surely, the future of Indian agriculture is being re-coded in digital form. Dushyant K. Tyagi, SHITI KANTH MISHRA, Manish Billore, S N JHA, Bhaskar, Pankaj, Varsha

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Retail Voices. Real Problems. Tech Solutions. 📍 NTR District | Andhra Pradesh At CropWings we believe change begins at the grassroots with the retailers who are the first touchpoint for every farmer. Over the past few days, I’ve had the privilege of personally meeting and interviewing agri-retail partners across the NTR district. Their message is clear: ❌ Farmers still struggle with access to reliable drone spraying solutions. ❌ Existing services are either inconsistent, overpriced, or unavailable on time. ❌ Retailers want to help but lack the support and tech needed. That’s where CropWings steps in not just as a service, but as a solution partner. ✅ Retailers now get a dedicated Drone Booking Kendra. ✅ Farmers can scan, book, and get real-time drone spraying with just a few clicks. ✅ Every counter becomes a tech-enabled agri hub for the local community. The response from retailers has been nothing short of inspiring. This is not just awareness it’s activation. These conversations are now content ready to educate and empower more online audiences. 🎥 Stay tuned: We’re bringing these voices online soon. Because when offline meets online, transformation begins. #CropWings #DroneAgriculture #RetailMarketing #NTRDistrict #AgriTechIndia #DroneRevolution #FarmerFirst #RetailTransformation #AndhraPradeshAgri #BharatAgriTech #MarketingMoves #DroneBookingKendra #gowravreddy

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#EUDR & #SoyIndustry Preparedness India India exports nearly 50% of its soybean export volume to the European Union — a region now governed by the stringent EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR). With India's soybeans globally recognized for being #NonGMO, the country holds a strong position in the international soy market. Recognizing the urgent need for traceability and compliance, a delegation of leading soy exporters and SOPA INDIA (Soybean Processors Association of India) members recently engaged with senior government officials to ensure that Indian soy remains competitive and compliant under the new #EUDR framework. At the forefront of this transition is TRST01™, driving digital traceability and EUDR compliance with its cutting-edge technology. Next time you consume soy meal, soy protein, or Non-GMO soy from INDIA— think of the #traceability technology powering its journey from #FarmtoFork. Think TRST01™. #EUDR #Soy #NonGMO #IndiaExports #Traceability #Sustainability #TRST01 #AgriTech #DigitalCompliance #SOPA

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Is it time for AgTech investors to turn their attention to India? In its recent report “AgFoodTech in India 2025”, ThinkAg outlines how Indian AgTech investments grew to over $410 million in 2024, an almost 30% increase from the previous year’s $320 million. Although the 2024 figure still pales in comparison to the ~$900 million in 2022, ThinkAg argues that this 65% drop between 2022 and 2023 was in line with other growth sectors. The rebound in India contrasts with the U.S., where AgTech investment is still in decline. The report states that investments could reach as high as $800 million in 2025, if some later stage private deals are completed. Even if this level is not achieved, which I doubt it will, the Indian AgTech investment market is well positioned for strong growth. ThinkAg’s bullishness is based on growing investor interest in AgTech, more capital-efficient business models, and an increasing number of start-ups with a near-term path to profitability and a viable route to an IPO. The ability to achieve an exit is of particular importance, as a lack of exits (IPO and M&A) is making capital raising so hard for U.S. AgTech companies. My own bullish view of Indian AgTech is based on my conversations with Indian thought leaders, who tell me about the challenges that Indian farmers face with producing and distributing food through a deeply inefficient supply chain. Not only does this cause food waste, in a country where many people suffer from food insecurity, but it leads to higher costs, shorter shelf-life, and more spoilage, due to the longer times it takes for products to reach consumers. Unlike the developed world, where much of the food waste is due to uneaten or unused food being thrown out by grocery retailers, food service providers, and consumers at home, food waste in India, like many developing countries, happens during the distribution process. This explains why a majority of AgTech capital is being invested in digitalization, Fintech and supply-chain technologies, because these innovations will make the supply chain more efficient and cheaper, thus reducing food waste. India is already one of the leading developers and exporters of information technology and has a rapidly growing biotech sector. Consequently, I believe it can rapidly modernize its agriculture sector by leveraging its capabilities in AI, data analytics, genetics, and machine learning. India can significantly increase crop yields, which remain far below the U.S. and other developed economies, through implementing advanced seed-breeding technologies, more-efficient use of crop inputs, and precision-farming techniques. If India can meaningfully increase yields, not only can it dramatically reduce food security concerns at home, but it can become a food-exporting powerhouse. https://lnkd.in/gURgBvcw EcoTech Capital Cy Obert

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🌱 Nurturing Agri-Innovation Through Mentorship & Collaboration Meet Vijay Nadiminti, CEO & Director of AgHub, a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in the agri-business sector—and a dedicated mentor with Action For India since 2018. As a core contributor to AFI’s Agri Cohort launch, Vijay brings deep industry insight and strategic direction to the program. Reflecting on his journey, he shares, “It’s been an enriching experience designing the accelerator program, engaging with the cohort, and mentoring startups. I’ve learned a lot and I’m proud to be part of this impactful initiative.” Currently mentoring two innovative startups—ClimaCrew and 4CLIMATE | Vertical Farming Technology—Vijay highlights the strength of AFI’s mentoring ecosystem: “One of the biggest strengths of AFI is its structured mentoring system. The Engaging Huddles, where 4–5 mentors from diverse domains engage one-on-one with startups, are particularly powerful.” At Action For India, we’re grateful for committed mentors like Vijay who generously share their knowledge, empower changemakers, and help accelerate India’s agri-tech revolution. 🌾🚀 #AgriTech #StartupMentorship #RuralInnovation #AgriBusiness #ActionForIndia #AgriAccelerator #SustainableFarming #MentorSupport #FarmTech #StartupsOfIndia #StartupEcosystem Prateek Shabani Sajal Gupta Sanjay Kadaveru Alex Counts Ajit Kumar Ranjitha M N India Development and Relief Fund - IDRF eBay Guru Krupa Foundation Inc Amit Jain Prasad Gade Shobhit Sharma Hemanth Achaya Srinivasan K Koushik Bose Devleena Bhattacharjee Santosh Khawale Yogesh Sahu Indu S Tridibesh Bandyopadhyay Sanket Kedar Dharmendra Kumar Monisha Chahal Atharv Naik Akshay Kawale Tarang Patel Dhiraj Choudhary Subhajit Sinha

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